Water filtration equipment imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $32.1 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $74.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 964 t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 850 t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (16%), Egypt (15%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.0M | 16% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 11% |
| France | $2.9M | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| China | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.20 per kg, 31% above the world average of $18.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment exports from Tunisia
Exports of water filtration equipment by Tunisia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (115 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (20%), Morocco (20%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $575K | 21% |
| Morocco | $567K | 20% |
| France | $382K | 14% |
| Germany | $322K | 12% |
| Algeria | $281K | 10% |
| Spain | $227K | 8.1% |
| Gabon | $82K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $61K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 1.9% |
| Philippines | $51K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported water filtration equipment worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.20 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $74.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Morocco and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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